I found these two small bread and butter plates at Goodwill the other
night and fell in love with their beauty immediately.
It doesn't happen often, but when it does, I can never quite
believe that I am finding vintage transferware sitting on
the shelves of Goodwill with all the other ordinary dishes.
They are petite plates, so delicate and fine ~ sitting like little
jewels on the shelf ~ sparkling like the gems they are.
"Castle on the Lake" is the name of this Johnson Brothers pattern.
I love the dainty flowers in the foreground and the scalloped
edge of the plate.
The small treasures of life can be found in the strangest places and
often when you least expect them. Thrifting has taught me to look for
the jewels of life in ordinary places, to value age, and to realize
that everyone and everything has a story to tell.
I love this serene castle on the lake.
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Dittle Dattle for Amaze Me Monday
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Boogieboard Cottage for Masterpiece Monday
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Smiling Sally for Blue Monday
38 comments:
Very pretty plate, Cindy! The blue is so vibrant against the white background! I haven't been to Goodwill lately....just not finding anything there. I have however been hitting the antique stores! ~xx, Patti
I love your sweet plates. What a great find!
So very pretty...what a special find at Goodwill. Your mosaic is lovely with its whites and blues.
Oh how pretty! I love finding treasures at the thrift store. :)
Such a pretty pattern. You must have been in the right place at the right time to pick these up.
Love all white & blue...beautiful pictures!!!
So pretty, find them in a thrift shop makes them very special.
What pretty little plates!
Be a sweetie,
shelia ;)
Love your gorgeous plates. They are stunning and such a fabulous find. So pretty with your terrarium. The mosaic is wonderful. I just read Mary's post about your generous offer to make her bedding, I am so Blessed by your generoisity. Thank you. God Bless. Hugs, Marty
What wonderful finds at GW. Hard to beat blue and white!
What a gorgeous find : ) I love it! : ) Thrift stores are exciting to me too. Treasures are everywhere. We just have to dig around sometimes to find them!
These are gorgeous plates... what a find! My decorating skills are zip. I recognize pretty pieces, but I don't know how to put them together. Sure wish you were in San Diego. I'd hire you!
That is a great find and you have found the perfect spot for them! I love shopping at the thrift stores.
Beautiful plates - what a great find! The blue is so lovely.
Have a great week! :O)
That makes three of us so far to have posted mosaics about blue and white china - I love it!
Thanks for sharing your blues.
Happy Blue Monday, Cindy.
Great find, what a pretty plate. I love the blue and white.
Aren't they lovely!?! Very nicely done! Cathy
The plates are beautiful. What a nice find!
Oh wow this is very pretty, love it!
Blue Monday
Beauty doesn't have to cost a lot, does it. Sometimes it's the simple little inexpensive things that are just the best!
Hugs,
Diane
Beautiful china and the terrarium is gorgeous also!!! These photos made such a stunning mosaic!!!
Beautiful plate and vingette. I love your blog banner too!
Happy Blue Monday ;)
So pretty! Reminds me of my grandmother's blue and white Wedgewood that I have inherited and that we use a lot -- with fond memories of her!
I'm following.
Happy Blue Monday :-)
What a blessing to have such a wonderful find Happy Blue Monday and many Blessings, Debbie
That's lovely!
My Blue Monday Post, please come by anytime.
Truly a beautiful find Cindy. And your pictures...sigh...so pretty.
I have been catching up here tonight and I couldn't believe how beautiful the post on the first of Feb. was of all the icy pictures. Then your beautiful daffodils. Oh every post was great!
I was over at Mary's and read about the amazing thing you were doing, and I can't get over how wonderful it is for you do do the awesome thing for her. She is such a beautiful person and I adore her. This kindness from you is a testament of the beautiful heart you have.
sending hugs
Wow, I love the vintage dishes, and that they're from Goodwill! Thank you for sharing at Masterpiece Monday. Have a nice week! Mary :O)
Wow, those blues are so nice an gentle.
How very special to find Johnson Brothers at the Goodwill. Very well spotted and well deserved to have such beautiful finds. I don't believe I've seen that pattern in blue before. And I love your terrarium, too. :)
Beautiful new plates! I have yet to see a J-Bros pattern that I haven't loved-enjoy:@)
What a lovely post and such a pretty blog...wonderful pictures. I am your newest follower.(-: Look forward to what you will be doing next.
Cindy: I've hopped over from Mary's Meanderings. I met Mary in person last year when we traveled to Colorado. Thank you so much for your generosity in helping the nicest and most deserving person you could ever hope to meet.
Please email me as I have someone in your town that needs prayer.
Your plate is beautiful. I love blue and white china. Your photos are also so pretty. I came over from Mary's blog, after reading her story of your selfless and generous offer. I've never visited your blog, but I just had to come tell you that your generosity in using your God-given talent for another person is such an inspiring testament to God. (Now that I've seen your beautiful blog, I have no doubt I will be back to visit often) laurie
Hello, I'm new here and I loved reading your thoughts and seeing your pictures of your sweet little blue and white plate. Your words are well written and I shake my head in agreement with your last paragraph. So nice to meet you.
Donna
Cindy, What a pretty little plate. I've got a small collection of blue/white that I'm trying to add to. Something like this would fit right in. Now, if you see any more similar to this, let me know- you have such good luck finding things. Remember that gorgeous red transferware plate you found in Marysville? Hope to see you at the book signing get-together. ~ Sue
Beautiful blue! I love how you photographed them with white. So much fun to snag an unexpected treasure.
I have a sause-boat just like this one, same pattern.. I like it too.. Is it rare to find it nowadays? Do you know what time it is from? /Emelie from Sweden.
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